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Thumb Sucking


Overview of Thumb Sucking

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Placing the finger or thumb in the mouth and sucking with lips and teeth closed. Thumb sucking is not unusual and is a behavior, not a disorder. It is most common in children of both sexes up to age 12, but most common in young children.

Causes of Thumb Sucking

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Thumb sucking is an act that an infant can do that brings pleasure, and provides comfort. Thumb sucking that goes beyond infancy may suggest an emotional disorder.

Signs and Symptoms of Thumb Sucking

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Symptoms include: sucking of the thumb (most likely to occur before going to sleep, watching TV, or when hungry, ill or tired).



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Medical Content Last Updated on 07/12/2008

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